Associations to the word «Chary»

Wiktionary

CHARY, adjective. (obsolete) Sad; sorrowful; grievous.
CHARY, adjective. Disposed to cherish with care; careful.
CHARY, adjective. Cautious; wary; shy.
CHARY, adjective. Sparing; not lavish; not disposed to give freely.

Dictionary definition

CHARY, adjective. Characterized by great caution and wariness; "a cagey avoidance of a definite answer"; "chary of the risks involved"; "a chary investor".

Wise words

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